What this means

The IEEE assigned the MA-M block 2C16BD2 to AIMCO. Every network interface they manufacture under this block has a MAC address beginning with these digits, followed by a unique per-device identifier. If a device on your network shows a MAC starting 2C:16:BD:2, it is AIMCO hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns MAC prefix 2C16BD2?

2C16BD2 is registered to AIMCO in the IEEE MA-M registry.

What does the MA-M registry type mean?

An MA-M assignment covers 28 bits of the address, giving the vendor 1,048,576 device addresses, a quarter of a full MA-L block. AIMCO's block covers 1,048,576 addresses.

What devices use 2C16BD2?

Any network device with a MAC address starting 2C:16:BD:2 was manufactured by or for AIMCO.